John gets a warm smile, and a hand gliding between his horns and comb briefly through his strange hair. "Good plan."

It means Arthur's mind is free to wander, while he gets the food from their cold stores and some other ingredients from their limited pantry. Granted, his spiralling thoughts aren't necessarily good, but worrying how to feed and clothe another adult is better than the icy dread in his stomach.

When Charlie eventually wakes up, it'll be to the rather distinct smell of Beef And Fish Stew, thickened a little by pine nut flour so it's not just broth - it's not much, but at least it's edible.